Woman Bank Employee Dupes Job Seekers Of Rs 20 Lakh In Himachal, Arrested
A bank employee in Himachal Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly swindling Rs 20 lakh from job seekers by promising them government positions. The accused issued bounced cheques to victims when they demanded their money back, leading to multiple non-bailable warrants.
Why it matters
This case highlights the prevalence of job-related fraud in India and the vulnerability of unemployed youth to exploitation by individuals in positions of trust.
A woman bank employee accused of swindling lakhs of rupees from unemployed youths in lieu of government jobs was arrested here, police said on Monday.The woman allegedly works as a peon at a bank in Hamirpur district. A case of fraud was registered against her at the Sadar Police Station in Hamirpur, police said.According to the police, courts in Rampur, Hamirpur, and Jhanduta had issued non-bailable warrants against her, after which she was arrested on October 24 and is now being questioned.She is accused of swindling approximately Rs 20 lakh by promising to secure government jobs.
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